Cost of Living
How is this affecting our Region?
Local families are paying up to $3,200 more annually for essentials than just two years ago
Energy bills have risen by an average of $840 in the past year alone
42% of local households rent their homes and face rapidly rising housing costs
Our region has seen some of the worst impacts of market manipulation, with energy prices spiking up to 400% during extreme weather events
What can be done?
Introduce a superprofits tax on large corporations and multinationals and close loopholes that enable multinational tax avoidance
Support introducing short-term price caps in key sectors (e.g. rent, gas) that are impacting Australians
Reform regulations to increase corporate competition and prevent monopolies from limiting consumer choice
Provide an energy bill rebate for every household in the 2025–26 financial year
Give regulators more power to prevent price-gouging by energy companies
What would it look like for us?
Immediate relief would come to our community through energy rebates of $750-$1,250 per household, benefiting 45,000 local families.
Within three years, energy bills would decrease by 20% through renewable energy transition.
Market manipulation during peak demand periods would be prevented, saving local consumers an estimated $3.5 million annually.
This comprehensive approach would not only provide immediate financial relief but also create 1,200 local jobs.
